Michael J. O'Brien

Michael J. O’Brien is former web editor with Human Resource Executive®.

Here’s How Gen Z Is Shaping the Future of Learning

The newest workers will learn very differently than previous ones did, new research finds.

3 HR Takeaways from the Midterm Elections

Employers should expect to see more worker-friendly bills after the new Congress convenes in January.

Gherson Accepts HR Exec of the Year Award in Boston

IBM's Diane Gherson accepted the honor at a special awards dinner in Boston.

Engaging Bottom-Line Success

David Almeda’s work at Kronos has been instrumental in the company’s recent revenue explosion.

Unpacking Amazon’s Minimum-Wage Increase

Will other retailers follow Amazon's move to raise its minimum wage? Some already have.

Employers Become Activists as Healthcare Costs Rise

A new survey finds employers are looking for novel solutions to keep costs down.

Who Are the ‘Heroes’ of Pay Transparency?

These companies rank highest for being transparent with employees regarding pay practices.

Reaping the Rewards of a Digital Transformation

HR's digital transformation requires fresh strategies in technology, information, skills and organization.

Why Unshared Knowledge Destroys a Company’s Bottom Line

A new report quantifies how much money companies lose when their employees don't share knowledge.

How Would SCOTUS Nominee Treat Employers?

Brett Kavanaugh has a history of ruling in favor of employers, but not always.